Nepal
![Phidim fire: Two persons dead; property worth Rs 5m gutted](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Panchthar1672818410.jpg)
Jan 04, 2023
Phidim fire: Two persons dead; property worth Rs 5m gutted
Police say the fire broke out at 1:35am on Wednesday
![Task force proposes penal code provision against loan sharking](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/loan shark victims1672750499.jpg)
Jan 03, 2023
Task force proposes penal code provision against loan sharking
The latest report covers efforts to follow the task force's earlier recommendations
![PM issue directive to resolve mobile import complaints](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/TIA1672747916.jpg)
Jan 03, 2023
PM issue directive to resolve mobile import complaints
The PM's move follows a complaint that a TIA customs employee stopped a Nepali from...
![KUKL: It'll take six months to fix Melamchi supply pipelines](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/melamchi waters at sundarijal1666357020.jpeg)
Jan 03, 2023
KUKL: It'll take six months to fix Melamchi supply pipelines
The valley water authority is building 796-km water distribution network for Baluwatar, Swoyambhu, Mandikhatar, and...
![Inmates fight for breathing space in Kathmandu’s Central Jail](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Central Jail1672674264.jpg)
Jan 02, 2023
Inmates fight for breathing space in Kathmandu’s Central Jail
The prison at Kathmandu’s Jagannath Dewal currently has 3,448 inmates, contrary to its maximum capacity...
![Poll body proposes Feb 8 date for National Assembly by-election](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Election Commission EC1659856638.jpeg)
Jan 02, 2023
Poll body proposes Feb 8 date for National Assembly by-election
The poll body is also preparing to present the draft of the Integrated Election Laws
![KMC Mayor Balen refuses to meet #OccupyTundikhel campaigners](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/-MG-0403 (1)_11zon1672653740.jpg)
Jan 02, 2023
KMC Mayor Balen refuses to meet #OccupyTundikhel campaigners
Campaigners say Tundikhel serves as the much-needed open space for Kathmandu residents who need it...
![Passport pain: lengthy lines and long waits](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/WhatsApp Image 2023-01-01 at 5.54.18 PM (2)_11zon1672575285.jpeg)
Jan 02, 2023
Passport pain: lengthy lines and long waits
Days after DPM Rabi Lamichhane’s surprise inspection at the passport office, service-seekers' hardships don’t seem...
![Nepalis welcome New Year 2023 (Photo Gallery)](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/4H0A9584_11zon1672573109.jpg)
Jan 01, 2023
Nepalis welcome New Year 2023 (Photo Gallery)
Youngsters head to Durbar Marg, Thamel, Lakeside and other hubs to ring in the New...
![Pokhara's brand-new airport opens amid pomp, pageantry](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Pokhara Airport1672575465.jpg)
Jan 01, 2023
Pokhara's brand-new airport opens amid pomp, pageantry
Pokhara Regional International Airport’s opening elates citizens of Pokhara, especially tourism entrepreneurs
![Panel probes into abuse plaint against KMC police chief Pandey](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/raju pandey1672404402.jpg)
Dec 30, 2022
Panel probes into abuse plaint against KMC police chief Pandey
The three-member internal committee has been asked to submit a report by first week of...
![Traffic police launches mask campaign](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Sameer Khadka Facebook1672404184.jpg)
Dec 30, 2022
Traffic police launches mask campaign
Experts say masks, social distance and hand-washing can substantially reduce chances of Covid infection.
![Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane warns police officers against lobbying for promotion](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/rabi lamichhane1672404190.jpg)
Dec 30, 2022
Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane warns police officers against lobbying for promotion
Promising a carrot-and-stick approach, Lamichhane has assured a fair review of pay scales, allowances and...
![Thamel gears up to ring in the New Year](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/thamel-kathmandu-min1672387454.jpg)
Dec 30, 2022
Thamel gears up to ring in the New Year
The Thamel Tourism Development Council expects 100,000 guests at the event
![Is Balen Shah trying to nudge Rabi Lamichhane to clear Thapathali slum?](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Rabi and Balen1672316528.jpg)
Dec 29, 2022
Is Balen Shah trying to nudge Rabi Lamichhane to clear Thapathali slum?
KMC writes to Ministry of Home Affairs, seeking support to clear illegal structures from the...
![Government to prepare Common Minimum Programme in five days](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/PRO_KTM-IMG-50741672303617.jpg)
Dec 29, 2022
Government to prepare Common Minimum Programme in five days
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli heads the task force for the programme
![Three earthquakes jolt Baglung](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/signal_icon1667998422.jpg)
Dec 28, 2022
Three earthquakes jolt Baglung
Seismologists say the quakes are new and are not aftershocks of the devastating Gorkha Earthquake...
![NEA asks internet companies to clear dues](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Cable mess1671540330.jpg)
Dec 26, 2022
NEA asks internet companies to clear dues
Chief of NEA Distribution Centre Bharatpur Rajendra Poudel says 14 ISPs owe around Rs20 million...
![Govt to install five high-capacity EV chargers at Singha Durbar](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/WhatsApp Image 2022-12-25 at 5.30.29 PM1671968768.jpeg)
Dec 25, 2022
Govt to install five high-capacity EV chargers at Singha Durbar
The Ministry of Energy has invited bids from contractors under the Energy Development Decade Action...